French Riviera

Several days are left at leisure in Cannes, allowing time to amble along its beaches, browse designer shops or explore the old town and marina with its views across the bay. Optional excursions are offered to nearby San Remo in Italy, or to the hilltop village of St-Paul-de-Vence with its galleries, and the exclusive coastal resort of Antibes.

Day trips also take in the tiny sovereign state of Monaco, where the glamour of Monte Carlo's casinos and luxury hotels stand alongside centuries of Grimaldi rule. The last included excursion visits St Raphael’s old quarter and the marina of St Tropez, where the clever mix of yachts, ice creams and narrow streets gently reveals why this corner of France has long attracted visitors. The return flight is from Nice after a transfer from Cannes.

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